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Our offices will be closed Tuesday-Thursday, December 24-26, 2024. Offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Office of State Fire Marshal

Protect. Prevent. Train. Respond.

Pyrotechnic Operators/Fireworks Displays

License or permit to sell fireworks: please see the SC Board of Pyrotechnic Safety.

Licensure Types and established Fees:
    1. Pyrotechnic Operator - Unrestricted - $300
    2. Pyrotechnic Operator - Restricted Outdoor - $200
    3. Pyrotechnic Operator - Restricted Outdoor (Consumer ONLY) - $100
    4. Pyrotechnic Operator - Special Effects (SFX) - $300
    5. Pyrotechnic Operator - Flame Effects ONLY - $100
Permit Types and established Fees:
    1. 30 Day Outdoor Display - $100
    2. 30 Day Proximate Audience Display - $250.00
    3. 180 Day Outdoor Display or Proximate Audience Display - $500
    4. 365 Day Outdoor Display or Proximate Audience Display - $1,000
    5. 30 Day Special Effects (SFX) - $500
    6. 30 Day Flame Effects Display - $100
    7. 180 Day Flame Effects Display - $500
    8. 365 Day Flame Effects Display - $1,000

All fees paid to the OSFM are nonrefundable.

To apply for a Public Display permit, please register at https://osfm.llr.sc.gov.

For more information, please contact Susan Mazzone at (803) 414-7032 or Susan Mazzone.

Reporting requirements for injury, death or loss of explosives call 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 803-737-8500 and ask for a call back from the State Fire Duty Chief

ATF Form: Report of Theft or Loss-Explosive Materials - This form must be emailed within 24 hours of theft or loss of explosives to osfmpermitting@llr.sc.gov